Chelsea star Cole Palmer wasted no time reminding Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers of his pre-match prediction after a stellar performance in Chelsea’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Villa at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Cole Palmer Trolls Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers After Chelsea’s Dominant Victory
Palmer, who walked away with the Premier League’s Man of the Match award, registered both a goal and an assist in the Blues’ commanding display.
However, it wasn’t just his performance on the pitch that caught attention—it was his cheeky post-match social media antics.
Taking to Instagram, Palmer shared a screenshot of a private Snapchat exchange with Rogers.
The banter-filled conversation, which appeared to take place before the match, showed Rogers boldly predicting that Palmer would not score against Villa.
Palmer’s sharp retort? “Player of the Match is comin’ back with me.”
True to his word, the Chelsea forward backed up his confidence with action, securing the coveted award.
In his Instagram story, the Man of the Match trophy can be seen prominently displayed in the background, serving as a not-so-subtle reminder to his Villa counterpart.
Palmer and Rogers share a close friendship that dates back to their days in Manchester City’s academy, where they honed their craft together.
Despite their competitive banter, the pair’s camaraderie was evident through the lighthearted exchange.
The post-match trolling adds another layer to their ongoing playful rivalry, with Rogers previously teasing that Palmer had “stolen” his signature celebration.
“I’ll let him have it,” Rogers joked earlier this season.
On the field, Palmer’s numbers speak for themselves. With eight goals and six assists in 13 Premier League appearances, the Chelsea starlet has been a standout performer this season.
Rogers, while impressive for Villa with five goal involvements in 13 games, couldn’t quite match his friend’s dominance in Sunday’s clash.
Palmer will now set his sights on extending his rich vein of form as Chelsea prepare to face Southampton midweek.
Meanwhile, the banter with Rogers is sure to fuel their next encounter, as their friendly rivalry continues to bring out the best in both players.
